unmitigated
UK: ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd | US: ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd
adj. absolute; not lessened or qualified
adj. (of something bad) complete and total
The word "unmitigated" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English, meaning "not") with the root "mitigate" (from Latin mitigare, "to soften or soothe") and the suffix "-ed" (indicating an adjective). Originally, "mitigate" referred to lessening severity, so "unmitigated" literally means "not softened" or "not lessened." Over time, it evolved to emphasize absoluteness, often with negative connotations (e.g., "unmitigated disaster").
The project was an unmitigated failure, wasting all our resources.
Her unmitigated joy at winning the award moved everyone.
Critics called the film an unmitigated bore.
He showed unmitigated arrogance during the debate.
The storm caused unmitigated damage to the coastal town.